Its that time to get out again and enjoy the beauty of our Creator. With all of the innovative ways to prevent sunburn, lets remember that is is the little ones- our children of tomorrow that are not able to prevent sunburn on their own.
Most skin cancers that come later in life are a direct result of the sunburns we get earlier in life. A child who is well protected and gets no sunburn during her childhood, has a far less chance of developing skin cancer later in life as an adult.
So remember Mom, remember Dad, to help your child in this area. I remember how cool it was to have a great tan. Slapping baby oil on my body. Ahhh- to sizzle in the sun. That was the "in" thing to do then and it still is the "in" thing to do today. Even though your child may think he will be okay with no sun protection, remind yourself just how deadly Melanoma can be. Even when Melanoma does not cause death, the after effects and worries that come afterwards are hard to manage.
So remember to be in charge. Demand that your child wear sunscreen whether they spray it, slap it, or however else they want to get the sunscreen on, there will no be going out in the sun without it. And stress that they must apply according to the label directions. Most applications call for at least 15-30 minute wait time before going in the water.
Apply early and often now to prevent overexposure, and to be pain and worry free later.
Most skin cancers that come later in life are a direct result of the sunburns we get earlier in life. A child who is well protected and gets no sunburn during her childhood, has a far less chance of developing skin cancer later in life as an adult.
So remember Mom, remember Dad, to help your child in this area. I remember how cool it was to have a great tan. Slapping baby oil on my body. Ahhh- to sizzle in the sun. That was the "in" thing to do then and it still is the "in" thing to do today. Even though your child may think he will be okay with no sun protection, remind yourself just how deadly Melanoma can be. Even when Melanoma does not cause death, the after effects and worries that come afterwards are hard to manage.
So remember to be in charge. Demand that your child wear sunscreen whether they spray it, slap it, or however else they want to get the sunscreen on, there will no be going out in the sun without it. And stress that they must apply according to the label directions. Most applications call for at least 15-30 minute wait time before going in the water.
Apply early and often now to prevent overexposure, and to be pain and worry free later.
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